Bulls cant handle Josh Smith. Hawks win 100-88 to tie series 2-2

                   

ATLANTA—Josh Smith had 23 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists, and Jeff Teague came up with another big game to lead the Atlanta Hawks past the Bulls 100-88 Sunday night, evening the Eastern Conference semifinals at two games apiece.The Hawks snapped a nine-game home losing streak in the second round of the playoffs, their misery dating to a May 13, 1996, win against Orlando.Smith, frequently criticized by Atlanta fans for his inconsistent play, stayed away from the outside jumpers, dominated on the inside and found the open man with crisp passes. Teague has been an even bigger surprise filling in for injured Kirk Hinrich, scoring 12 points and dishing out four assists.The game was tied 84-84 but the Hawks then finished the game on a 16-4 win as the Bulls went stoned cold and Atlanta scored at will in the final few minutes.Game 5 is Tuesday night in the United Center.